Below Average CostNear National AverageIberville Parish
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St. Gabriel is a small town of 6,526 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $55,735
and a 6.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
St. Gabriel stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether St. Gabriel is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All St. Gabriel city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 90.8
St. Gabriel's overall cost of living index is 90.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in St. Gabriel costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
St. Gabriel, LA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$247,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$854
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
64.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$55,735
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
St. Gabriel's violent crime rate is 495.2 per 100,000 residents
— 30% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
495.2 /100k
Property Crime
1442.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
St. Gabriel is served primarily by Iberville Parish.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
St. Gabriel, LA
National Avg
School District
Iberville Parish
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
9.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
77.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
St. Gabriel sees average highs of 61.7°F in January
and 90.0°F in July,
with 60.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.1 inches of snow per year.
St. Gabriel's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes St. Gabriel roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $247,600 and median rent is $854/month.
St. Gabriel's violent crime rate is 495.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1442.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in St. Gabriel are operated by Iberville Parish.
The district has 4 elementary, several middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.1:1. 18.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
St. Gabriel, LA has a population of 6,526, a median household income of $55,735, and an unemployment rate of 6.9%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
St. Gabriel averages 61.7°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 60.4 inches
with about 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
St. Gabriel, LA is covered by 3 ZIP codes: 70776, 70780, 70721.
The population of St. Gabriel, Louisiana is 6,526 with a median age of 34.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in St. Gabriel: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $247,600, median household income $55,735, crime index 106 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare St. Gabriel side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
